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Creating Europe

CREATING GROWTH

Measuring cultural and creative markets in the EU

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KEY FACTS & NUMBERS

The creative and cultural industries (CCIs) have shown exceptional resilience to the economic crisis and are well-placed to grow further in the future due to their role as forerunners in digital innovation

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    million
    direct jobs

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    billion
    in turnover

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    CCI job creation
    (2008-’12)

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    EU job creation
    (2008-’12)

Highlights

CCIs' WEIGHT

CCIs are one of the big employers in the EU and employ 3.3% of the EU’s working population. They are a powerhouse of economic growth in Europe; a way out of recession. With 7.1m jobs, CCIs in the EU are 5 times as large as the telecommunications industry.

INDUSTRY LEADERS

Seven of the world’s 10 biggest publishers are European, as are 5 out of the 10 main festivals worldwide. These success stories throughout CCIs are a reflection of their sectors, relying on the drive and wealth of European creation; a true guarantee for cultural diversity.

DIGITAL PRESENCE

By being a source of innovation and creativity, CCIS have overcome the challenges of new media supports and increased cross-media use. In fact, between 2001 and 2011, revenues stemming from the digital market have generated an added €30bn, all sectors combined.

THE FUTURE OF CCIs

With such a strong economic and cultural base, Europe can greatly benefit from the promotion of CCIs and the following solutions designed to encourage further growth in the sector:

  • Unlock SMEs’ potential by finding solutions to fill financing gaps
  • Encourage government support, as it provides an invaluable leveraging effect on private investment
  • Re-balance the current value transfer that mainly benefits online intermediaries
  • Maintain an intellectual property system that sustains creativity and ensures a return on investment

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'What we need to do is preserve and promote our culture so that it impacts beyond European borders'

Martin Schulz, President of the European Parliament

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